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Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Transit OE Sales and Business Development, the Proposal Managers primary responsibility is the preparation of the tenders/proposals to the customer and the management of that process until contract signature.

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec is actively seeking a qualified individual to join our Sales and Proposal Team.  The Sales and Proposal Team serves a vital role in developing new original equipment business for the corporation.  We supply equipment on all major transit applications in North America such as with Amtrak, Chicago Transit Authority, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and New York City Transit, where we have our largest installed base of equipment in North America.

This fast paced and challenging position will combine personal accountability to win business along with daily coordination with every department in the organization, including finance, legal, project management, manufacturing, procurement, and engineering.  This role will require you to interface with the corporate management and many Wabtec sister divisions. You will also interact with our customers and share responsibility to prepare and manage multi-million-dollar proposals, beginning with initial identification of the opportunity, developing the proposal and communicating it to multiple customers and culminating with the negotiation with the winning customer and project launch.  

As part of the Sales and Proposal Team, you will also be involved in strategic planning and product development decisions that shape the direction of the brake and coupler system product lines. We are looking for an individual who likes a challenge, is passionate about our products and is looking to grow in a role with high visibility within the Wabtec Corporation.  

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is required, technical related degree is a plus and a minimum of 5 years.Sales and Marketing experience, rail industry experience is preferred.

What will your typical day look like?

Ultimate responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness in the preparation and submittal of the commercial proposals to customers.Ensure that the technical proposals are completed by engineering as required to support the bid requirements and submit to the customer."Key point of contact" with customers - responsible for daily interaction with customer commercial and technical representatives during the bid phase.Supporting and coordinating proposal activity with other Wabtec product linesReview and negotiate contract terms and conditions.Prepare financial analysis, risk analysis and win strategies for bids.Prepare Executive Summaries for bids for approval by senior management.Ensure that the documentation associated with a bid is managed in a systematic way so that it may be handed over to the project manager at the appropriate time.Ensuring that the activities associated with the proposal are followed in accordance with ISO/IRIS standardsPreparation of market analysis of opportunities and strategies to win future business.Tracking and organizing competitive sales/marketing data.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.